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Fancy-dress mask — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02714/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 40.96% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Fancy-dress mask
- Name / model
- 30356000001
- Category
- Toys
- Halloween mask with white skin, red mouth and nose, and green hair.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 40.96% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/07/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Fine
- Date of entry into force: 21/08/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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